100% Natural - Peppermint Japanese has a cooling effect by constricting the capillaries & helping with bruises & sore joints due to its high menthol content.
Plant Information: Peppermint Japanese is well known because of its high menthol content which is so high that sometimes crystals of menthol form right on the leaves. The foliage of this hard perennial secretes a strong mint smell that is often detectable before the plant is found. This plant can grow up to 1 metre tall & propagates quickly due to its subterranean root system.
Important Information: The oil of the Peppermint Japanese plant typically contains more than 85% menthol & is thought to give a refreshing feeling while helping to heal bruises & joint pain. It is thought that Peppermint is good for the nervous system & can act as a body regulator. The anti-bacterial & anti-septic properties of Peppermint are also well known & commonly used in mouth wash.
